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Korean Style Pot Roast

Savory Korean Style Pot Roast for Ultimate Comfort Food

Indulge in a Korean Style Pot Roast that creates unforgettable flavors, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 portions
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast yielding tender, juicy pieces
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for searing the beef
For the Aromatics
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
For the Broth
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
For the Veggies
  • 3 to 4 medium carrots cut into chunks
  • 4 to 5 potatoes peeled and quartered
  • 8 to 10 shiitake mushrooms sliced
For Garnishing
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Equipment

  • oven-safe pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large oven-safe pot and sear the beef chuck roast on all sides for 3–4 minutes.
  3. Sauté onion and minced garlic in the same pot for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, gochujang, sesame oil, and ground ginger to the pot, stirring to combine.
  5. Return the seared beef chuck roast back into the pot, ensuring it's mostly submerged in the sauce.
  6. Surround the roast with carrots, potatoes, and shiitake mushrooms, distributing them evenly.
  7. Cover the pot and roast for 3 to 4 hours, checking occasionally until beef is tender.
  8. Transfer the beef to a serving platter and arrange vegetables around it.
  9. Skim off any excess fat and spoon the sauce over the beef and vegetables.
  10. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Consider serving with homemade kimchi for a delightful contrast of flavors.

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